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1952 Map of Val Verde

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Val Verde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Santa Clara River flows through the southern portion of this landscape, flanked by the Santa Susana Mountains and the rising slopes of Oak Ridge. The geography is defined by a series of deep canyons, including San Martinez Grande Canyon and Hasley Canyon Road, which provided vital passage for early ranching operations. Significant family-held lands such as Hathaway Ranch, Lechler Ranch, and Stanley Ranch are noted, reflecting the area's mid-century agricultural and ranching character.

The settlement at Val Verde sits centrally among the hills, while further south, the Santa Felicia Grant and Del Valle mark the transition toward the river valley. Industrial and transportation markers of the era include Mayo Spur and a small Landing Strip near the confluence with Castaic Creek. Purple overprint revisions from the 1980s document the introduction of modern infrastructure, including the proximity of Castaic Jct. (Interstate 5), while the northern reach remains protected within the Angeles Natl Forest.